Islamic Teachings in the Lullabies of Sri Lankan Rural Muslims: A Literary Review

இலங்கை கிராமத்து முஸ்லிம்களின் தலாட்டுப் பாடல்களில் இஸ்லாமிய போதனைகள்: ஓர் இலக்கிய மீளாய்வு

Abstract

In the literary world, each community travels with a unique literary background. This background is revealed when they articulate religious principles through literature. The rural Muslim community in Sri Lanka has sung lullabies that represent a part of folklore. While these songs fulfill the primary purpose of putting children to sleep, examining these literary works analytically allows us to view them through various methodologies including linguistics, philosophy, and ethics. This research subjects the Islamic teachings as embodied in the lullabies of Sri Lankan rural Muslims to content analysis and critical review.